Snorkel near Ras Mohamed and White Island
Make a sea day the centerpiece of a short resort visit.
- Best for
- Coast and water
- Allow
- Full day
- Access
- Guided boat; weather dependent
Planning tip White Island visibility and landings depend on conditions.
Egypt / Sharm El Sheikh
Things to do in Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm El Sheikh brings reef holidays, protected coastal landscapes and desert excursions together. Choose your resort area first, then decide how many full excursion days you want to take away from the beach.
10 ideas · Choose your pace
First time in Sharm El Sheikh?
Choose a Ras Mohamed sea or land trip; keep the evening flexible instead of adding a second demanding activity.
Visit lengths below are planning suggestions. Allow extra time for travel. A linked tour may cover part of the idea: check its named stops and inclusions.
Coast and water
Take a Tiran-area cruise
Explore a different marine direction from the southern park routes.
- Best for
- Coast and water
- Allow
- Full day
- Access
- Guided; route and weather dependent
Planning tip Confirm the permitted route and snorkeling stops for your date.
See reefs from a semi-submarine
Try an underwater viewing experience when swimming is not the priority.
- Best for
- Coast and water
- Allow
- Half day
- Access
- Ticketed; conditions dependent
Planning tip Check lower-deck access and boarding steps.
Desert and nature
Explore Ras Mohamed by land
Choose a road route for a different perspective on the protected coast.
- Best for
- Desert and nature
- Allow
- Half to full day
- Access
- Guided; park access applies
Planning tip Read which stops and water activities are actually included.
Try a desert quad outing
Choose a short inland activity between sea days.
- Best for
- Desert and nature
- Allow
- Half day
- Access
- Guided; participation rules apply
Planning tip Confirm minimum age, driving rules and protective equipment.
Food and local life
Walk the Old Market
Leave time for shops, food and the city beyond your hotel.
- Best for
- Food and local life
- Allow
- 1–2 hours
- Access
- Free to browse; purchases extra
Planning tip Agree a pickup landmark before entering the market.
Spend an evening around Naama Bay
Choose a relaxed restaurant-and-walk evening.
- Best for
- Food and local life
- Allow
- 1–2 hours
- Access
- Public areas; purchases extra
Planning tip Check the return route to your resort.
Culture and history
Visit Sharm El Sheikh Museum
Use a museum visit as a break from sun and water activities.
- Best for
- Culture and history
- Allow
- 1–2 hours
- Access
- Ticketed
Planning tip Check current visitor hours before planning around it.
Day trips
Plan a Mount Sinai sunrise journey
Reserve a separate night for the mountain journey and recovery afterwards.
- Best for
- Day trips
- Allow
- Overnight excursion
- Access
- Guided hike; access and conditions apply
Planning tip Discuss fitness, cold conditions and the actual monastery visit.
Explore a canyon and Dahab route
Choose a combined road outing for a change from the resort coast.
- Best for
- Day trips
- Allow
- Full day including travel
- Access
- Guided; route conditions apply
Planning tip Ask for the exact canyon and included activities.
Choose activities for your season
Spring and autumn often suit a mixed land-and-sea itinerary. Summer calls for shorter exposed land activities; winter evenings and boat decks can feel cool. Marine operation depends on the day's conditions.
Sharm El Sheikh travel guideDay trips and longer outings
Dahab and the canyons need a dedicated road day. Mount Sinai involves an overnight schedule; Cairo and Luxor flight excursions depend on the confirmed transport plan.
Discuss your Sharm El Sheikh transport routeQuestions about things to do in Sharm El Sheikh
Should I visit Ras Mohamed by bus or boat?
Choose the land route for coastal features and viewpoints, or a boat itinerary for sea time. Compare the exact stops and swimming expectations.
Do these ideas include confirmed tour bookings?
No. Attractions can be visited independently where access permits. Journeyfer tour links describe existing enquiry itineraries; the date, final price and inclusions need confirmation.
How should I choose activities for my group?
A beach entry, long jetty and boat ladder offer different experiences. Check the actual boarding and swimming requirements. Mountain sunrise hikes need separate consideration from easy resort outings.
Sources and planning notes
Researched on 2026-09-20 from the official sources below. Suggested visit lengths and itineraries are Journeyfer planning ideas, not fixed schedules. Check current admission, access and operating details before travel.
- Experience Egypt: Sharm al-Sheikh — accessed 2026-09-20
- Experience Egypt: Sinai beaches — accessed 2026-09-20